Descriptive English by Arihant

n today?s era English not just a mandatory section of various exams but also the primary medium of conducting these exams. English is one of the most widely spoken languages of the world and hence has acquired a significant place at all levels of our education system. Present book on Descriptive English is devised with an effort to inculcate in students an aptitude for writing and comprehension skills for preparation of various competitive examinations. The authors have tried to present a unique collection of current topics relevant to the present Indian and Social context in simple elaborate and expressive language. With the exclusive coverage of descriptive English and ample practice material to practice Grammar, Verbal Comprehension and Writing Skills this unique guide will be breaking stone for civil many Higher Grade Examinations. Table of ContentPart A- Writing Essay Writing, Expansion Writing Part B- Comprehension Skills Part C- Grammar Skills Part D-Verbal Skills n today?s era English not just a mandatory section of various exams but also the primary medium of conducting these exams. English is one of the most widely spoken languages of the world and hence has acquired a significant place at all levels of our education system. Present book on Descriptive English is devised with an effort to inculcate in students an aptitude for writing and comprehension skills for preparation of various competitive examinations. The authors have tried to present a unique collection of current topics relevant to the present Indian and Social context in simple elaborate and expressive language. With the exclusive coverage of descriptive English and ample practice material to practice Grammar, Verbal Comprehension and Writing Skills this unique guide will be breaking stone for civil many Higher Grade Examinations. Table of ContentPart A- Writing Essay Writing, Expansion Writing Part B- Comprehension Skills Part C- Grammar Skills Part D-Verbal Skills Cover Preface Contents Part A Writing Skills 1 Essay Writing 2 Expansion Writing 3 Report Writing 4 Precis Writing 5 Letter Writing Part B Comprehension Skills 1 Subjective Comprehension Part C Grammar Skills 1 The Function of Tenses 2 Voice 3 Clause Analysis 4 Non-Finite Verbs 5 Narration 6 Synthesis 7 Transformation 8 Prepositions 9 Miscellaneous Part D Verbal Skills 1 Paronyms and Homonymns 2 One Word Substitutions 3 Synonyms and Antonyms 4 Foreign Words and Expressions 5 Legal Vocabulary 6 Phrasal Verbs 7 Idioms and Phrases 8 Words Used as Verbs, Nouns and Adjectives 9 Misellaneous